Is the splash shield needed on 502 gen6????
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Is the splash shield needed on 502 gen6????
I bought a bare 502 block and assembling the engine now. I am using the Morel lifters with tie bars but I am going to use the stock spider lifter retainer as I read that it aids in dripping oil on the lifters and cam. I do not have the valley tray that sits above that just below the intake and wonder if that is needed?? thanks..... TBF
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I bought a bare 502 block and assembling the engine now. I am using the Morel lifters with tie bars but I am going to use the stock spider lifter retainer as I read that it aids in dripping oil on the lifters and cam. I do not have the valley tray that sits above that just below the intake and wonder if that is needed?? thanks..... TBF
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OK thanks Fellas, yes I am using link bar lifters so no spider, I found the splash shield for around $30 so I will get one and use it... I have an air gap intake and getting it ceramic coated now.... Every little bit of heat rejection will help prevent vapor lock so I will do it. I also think the splash shield will help keep the lifter valley area coated in oil so I will use it....... TBF
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Getting my motor going now and I picked up the valley tray brand new for $22?? It was a little rusty but scrubbed up nicely and should last a long time bathed in oil...... Seems like keeping hot oil from hitting the bottom of the intake is a good thing.....TBF
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You got one new but it was rusty? Not sure I understand. If you bought one from an online retailer, please provide us a link. I might opt for one of these as well, although I wonder if it helps as much when you are running an intake that has an air space under the plenum like the Air Gap and the Dart.
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50/50 hinedite.....now if your using a single plane intake or a air gap intake you really dont need the splash shield but i always use one just to keep the intake cooler.. definitely if your using a dual plane intake..
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Yes, I got it from boats.net and it had a little rusting going on but not too bad..... It is still very serviceable and needed a little scrubbing but cleaned up with a small amount of pitting remaining...... I am using the RPM Air Gap manifold and feel that using the shield will keep the wind generated oil vortex away from the top of the engine and probably do a better job of keeping the cam/ lifter valley covered in oil......... GM engineers are likely pretty sharp fellas and there is a reason they use the shield so I dont think I will be second guessing them! TBF